The Michael Therrien Award

In establishing the fund, Quincy Youth Soccer wished to honor Michael Therrien's memory, and his commitment to soccer.

In the past, Quincy Youth Soccer honored two high school seniors who had been active participants in the league and were continuing their education past high school. The Award Fund was started with the proceeds of the President’s City Soccer Tournament. In addition, one dollar from each player registration is placed into the fund each year. Other fundraising activities during the year may generate income, which can be added to the Memorial Fund, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The fund has grown to the point that, as of now, four awards are given annually.

Requirements: Any Quincy Youth Soccer player, who is a graduating senior and who has played a minimum of eight seasons is eligible. For eligibility, fall and spring seasons are counted separately. Applicants do not have to be current QYS or high school players to be eligible.

Additional criteria such as volunteer service to the league through coaching or clinics, as well as refereeing, are considered. Community service, not related to soccer, is also considered.

Applicants will be considered by members of the awards committee and notified of the award in May. The committee is made up of the Committee Chairperson; Mrs. Therrien, QYS President, QYS Treasurer, an additional QYS board member and a member of the community.

Applications are distributed to local highs schools in the spring. Additionally, applications may be obtained by writing to the QYS Board of Directors, P.O. BOX 69-2209, Quincy MA 02269.